Aug 4, 2008 - Mindo magic and mozzies!

After a night back at the Travellers Inn in Quito (which became my base 6 times in total thanks to brilliant hospitality from Carlos and family), I set off for Mindo and the cloudforest, which Hattie and others had raved about. ... Mindo was beautiful with lush tropical vegetation, hummingbirds, amazing flowers and butterflies, plus loads of activities which Claudia did a great job co-ordinating. ... Loved Mindo, hated the mozzies ...

Jan 17, 2008 - Mindo

Travelled by bus to this bird sanctuary.Travelled by bus to this bird sanctuary....

Jul 29, 2007 - BellaVista Cloud Forest Reserve

After 2 weeks in school, a weekend in the clouds was just what we needed. Bella Vista is part of the Mindo Area of International Importance for Birds. ... It is an area rich in biodiversity, and a main of the aim of the small complex is to conserve and learn from the forest, whilst givig it's visitors the opportunity to explore the area on foot and come face to face with exotic birds and beautiful plants and flowers.After 2 weeks in school, a weekend in the clouds was just what we needed. Bella Vista is part of the Mindo Area of International Importance for Birds. ... It is an area rich in biodiversity, and a main of the aim of the small complex is to conserve and learn from the forest, whilst givig it's visitors the opportunity to explore the area on foot and come face to face with exotic birds and beautiful plants and flowers....